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Elk County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$93K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,758
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$93K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,336 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1930
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.50%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.33%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.20%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.32.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,451
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.65%

How Elk County compares

By median home value, Elk County is the 62nd most expensive of 64 counties in Kansas, and its typical home is worth more than 10% of all homes in Kansas.

Home values in Elk County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$40K$649K
counties in Kansas ranked by median home value
#KansasMedian valueHomes
1Johnson County$470K201,348
2Miami County$376K13,248
3Douglas County$350K33,657
4Leavenworth County$340K25,826
5Pottawatomie County$334K9,345
6Ellsworth County$327K2,919
7Riley County$295K17,203
8Jefferson County$275K7,929
9Lincoln County$268K1,716
10Franklin County$267K9,973
11Wabaunsee County$252K3,313
12Butler County$252K24,458
13Jackson County$246K5,167
14Sedgwick County$226K197,595
15Coffey County$223K3,984
16Linn County$222K7,192
17Cheyenne County$218K1,496
18Clay County$210K3,788
19McPherson County$209K11,016
20Osage County$206K6,666
21Shawnee County$205K63,984
22Geary County$201K9,252
23Reno County$200K24,331
24Wyandotte County$194K53,314
62Elk County$93K1,758

64 counties in Kansas are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Elk County, most valuable first

About the Elk County market

How many homes are there in Elk County, KS?

Elk County, KS contains 1,758 residential properties, with a median of 1,336 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1930. The median TopHap Estimate is $93K.

How does Elk County, KS compare to the rest of Kansas?

By median home value, Elk County, KS is the 62nd most expensive of 64 counties in Kansas. Its typical home is worth more than 10% of all homes in Kansas. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Elk County, KS?

33% of homes in Elk County, KS are owner-occupied. 20% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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